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09/16/2022

Crockpot French Toast
This easy and delicious crock pot French toast is the perfect fix-it-and-forget-it treat for a leisurely weekend breakfast. The dish can be prepared in the morning and you can sit back and enjoy the aroma of warm cinnamon and sugar while enjoying a coffee and reading the Sunday paper. Alternately, it can also be assembled the night before and covered and stored in the refrigerator so that it's ready the following morning.
The French toast cubes can be scooped and served directly from the slow cooker. Before taking that first bite, it can be topped just as you would your favorite classic French toast. A dusting of confectioners' sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup is the classic combination. Feel free to customize this brunch treat and offer fresh fruit, jam, or a warm fruit compote as other topping options as well.
"The slow cooker French toast was super-fast and easy to fix. It isn't overly sweet, but the confectioners' sugar and maple syrup make up for it. I could see it as a breakfast or brunch dish, or drizzle it with caramel sauce for a bread pudding-like dessert." —Diana Rattray
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) loaf crusty French bread, day-old and cut into large cubes
2 cups milk
6 large eggs
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for serving
2 tablespoons maple syrup, for serving

09/16/2022

Ham and Cheese Omelet Recipe
Cooking a classic omelet is a dish known to make even chefs cry, but who knows why? Yes, getting a lovely soft rolled takes some care but cooking it is straightforward, bearing a few things in mind before you start.
The classic omelet takes no time to cook; there is a temptation to cook the omelet until it is set throughout - NO. This is the most common mistake; the egg inside needs to be set but not cooked. The outside will cook in the hot pan, and once rolled, the heat from this will continue to cook the eggs, so when you cut into it, it will be the tiniest bit soft, the cheese melted, and altogether delicious.
The second mistake is to not overbeat the eggs before adding them to the pan. They should never be beaten. This will introduce too much air, and the eggs will cook very quickly and become tough; and contrary to what some say, a classic omelet should not include any milk.
The ham or cheese you use is up to you and can be varied to your liking. Making an omelet is a great way to use leftover ham or gammon, switching the flavors between smoked or unsmoked. With the cheese, choose a good melting cheese; cheddar is probably one of the best but try a grated Gruyere with its strong flavor, or a softer cheese like a Feta, which will give you a creamier, fluffier omelet. Parmesan is and so works well in an omelet, but is salty, so lower any additional salt.
Serve the omelet immediately onto a hot plate; if you can't serve it immediately, cover it with another warmed plate, not in the oven, or it will continue to cook.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup ham pieces
3 medium fresh free-range eggs
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup cheddar cheese

09/16/2022

14 Recipes to Use Freeze-Dried Fruit

Sometimes you get a craving for sweet, summery fruit in the dead of winter. But the produce section of your supermarket can look a little bleak: watery berries, white-centered strawberries, bland melon, and apples that taste more like cold storage than autumn's bounty.

Enter freeze-dried fruit to save the day. The shelf-stable item packs more of a flavor punch than dried fruit and has a crisp rather than chewy texture. Freeze-dried fruit won't take up space in your freezer and lasts longer than frozen produce, too. It can even stack up as a more affordable optional than fresh fruit depending on the season and your location. A delicious snack all on its own, freeze-dried fruit can up the ante in a wide range of recipes in place of fresh or dried fruit. Try some of these favorites to make the most of your next bag.

09/14/2022

Healthy Instant Pot Recipes

Get on the healthy track by planning out low-fat and low-carb meals using the Instant Pot. Not only can this device help cooks save time in the kitchen, it's also easy to make a one-pot dish that would normally take much longer.

Whether you're looking for a great morning bite, something simple for dinner, or need to make lunch in a hurry, these recipes can help mealtime run smoothly and keep everyone eating nutrient-rich foods that taste great.

09/14/2022

08/31/2022

Sunny-Side Up Eggs Recipe

A sunny-side up egg is fried on one side, leaving a beautiful golden exposed yolk. This method is an easy way to cook the eggs to perfection, with that brightly colored yolk and no unappetizing globs of uncooked white.

Using this covered pan method, all you have to do is crack the eggs and add them to the hot oil. There's no flipping or basting required—cover the pan and let the heat do the work. Keep track of the time this method takes on your stovetop, and you'll have perfect eggs every time you cook them.

For an extra-special breakfast or brunch, add sliced broiled tomatoes to the plate along with toasted or grilled bread. Or make the plate more tempting with a sliced avocado half or slices of melon or strawberries.

Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large eggs
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

08/31/2022

Zero Carb Food List that Keeps Keto and Ketosis Simple

Keeping carbs low is the key to keto diet success. When carb intake is too high, we simply cannot enter ketosis and experience the unique benefits of keto.Ho...